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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, HVAC, Building Design, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      716 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Columbia University

      The Age of Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Primary and Secondary Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, System Requirements, Technical Standard, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Photovoltaic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Plant Operations and Management, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Materials science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular renewable energy courses

    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
    • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University

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